Popularly referred to as the "Music City,” Nashville is undoubtedly a haven for music lovers. The city organizes outstanding musical performances and concerts to be enjoyed throughout the year. For more than 75 years, The Grand Ole Opry has played host to the greatest country music stars in the world. It is a tradition that still attracts country music lovers to the Opry stage for its terrific shows. It still holds regular performances by some of the hottest country musicians around. For those who are fond of both classical and contemporary music, they can attend fantastic live music concerts of the Nashville Symphony, a leading orchestra group of America, which offers a broad range of classical, pops, jazz concerts, and special events like children's concerts and community outreach programs. Located in close proximity to Nashville cabin rentals is the Country Music Hall of Fame where you can see an amazing collection of historical costumes, memorabilia, instruments, manuscripts, photographs, and other unique objects that tell the story of American country music. A few minutes walk from the museum will take you to Ryman Auditorium, which is one of the premier performance halls in Nashville where even more interesting music concerts and events are held. For a family outing, visit the Nashville Zoo and Laser Quest and Wave Country. You can also get set for an exciting day excursion to Center Hill Lake. Surrounded by serene mountains, lush green forests, and rocky bluffs, this crystal clear lake is popular for fishing and boating, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, camping and hiking.
Shopping in Nashville can be a delightful adventure in itself. The city offers you diverse shopping options, from chic shopping outlets to quaint boutiques and lively flea markets. There are dozens of humungous shopping malls in Nashville area, featuring a stream of specialty shops, branded stores and galleries. Those who like to splurge can go to Green Hills, Cool Springs Galleria and Brentwood Shopping Districts where they can buy anything from unique glassware, exquisite jewelry to designer duds and precious souvenirs. If you are good at haggling, then visit the flea market of Brown County which offers original watercolor paintings, sculptures, toys from yesterday, solid wood furniture stained glass art, metal sculptures, wood carvings, pewter, hand-blown glass, custom jewelry, perfumes, wind chimes, interesting clothing and much more.
Nashville has no dearth of quality restaurants and pubs, which offer you a wonderful wining and dining experience. Whether you love succulent seafood or want to sample some lip smacking Southern delicacies and invigorating wines, you will easily find everything in the fine gastronomic establishments in the city meeting your choice and style. If you are looking for a romantic dinner with your loved one, choose to dine in one of the restaurants close to Nashville Tennessee vacation rentals and dine alfresco overlooking the sparkling Cumberland River. Just a short dive away from Nashville is the Ashland City, which is known for its catfish cuisine. Don’t miss the many lively bars, pubs and nightclubs where you can enjoy a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and take in the vibrant nightlife.